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Your Community
Dunwoody PD Explorers
Upcoming Events
City of Dunwoody
41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250
Dunwoody, GA 30346
678-382-6700 Main Office
www.dunwoodyga.gov
Picture courtesy of Patti Baker
The Dunwoody Community Garden at Brook Run
Helps the City of Dunwoody Grow Greener
By Patti Baker
The first community garden in Dunwoody celebrated its grand open-
ing on August 23, 2009, also the first day of National Community
Gardening Week. Located in Liane Levetan Park at Brook Run at 4770
N. Peachtree Road, “past the dog park, on the left, where the sidewalk
ends,” the citizen-founded-and-directed community garden contains
60 4’ x 8’ planting beds as well as extensive general planting areas for
demonstration beds and collective community gardening in which all
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members of the community are welcome to participate. At least twenty
p.3 percent of the garden produce will be donated to help families in need
through a relationship with Malachi’s Storehouse, the food pantry locat-
p.3 ed at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church across the street from the park. If
you are interested in finding out more about the garden, including how
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to get involved whether or not you are a gardener, visit the garden’s web
site at www.dunwoodygarden.org. Continued on page 3....
Ken Wright – Mayor
Denis Shortal – City Council Post 1
Adrian Bonser – City Council Post 2
Tom Taylor – City Council Post 3
Robert Wittenstein – City Council Post 4
Danny Ross – City Council Post 5
John Heneghan – City Council Post 6
Warren Hutmacher – City Manager
Brian Anderson – City Attorney
 From the Desk of Mayor Wright
As 2009 rapidly approaches an end and your city officials work on the 2010 budget, It
is appropriate at this time to summarize our first year of operation. The City of Dun-
woody commenced the delivery of services on January 1, 2009 through an innovative
set of partnerships with three private sector firms who provide the City of Dunwoody
with Community Development (Clark Patterson Lee), Public Works (Lowe Engineers)
and Finance and Administration (Calvin, Giordano and Associates) services. All of our
critical staff was in place by December 1, 2008, and it is clear that each of these firms
delivered on their promise of cost efficient and effective service delivery with a specific
focus on customer service. Early estimates prior to incorporation projected service
delivery costs well above the costs that the City Council ultimately negotiated.

Several key executive positions were filled in FY 2009 by highly competent staff. Out-
side of the Police Department, the City has only 4 employees. The City hired Finance
Director Chris Pike, City Clerk Sharon Lowery, Police Chief Billy Grogan and Court
Clerk Tiffaney Pete to provide leadership and management for the City along with the
contractors on board to manage Community Development and Public Works. These
department heads bring significant experience and professional qualifications to the City
of Dunwoody. Their energy, knowledge and passion for Dunwoody are evident.

The highlight of FY 2009 was the deployment of the Dunwoody Police Department (DPD). Led by Chief Billy Grogan, the
DPD officially went into service answering calls on April 1, 2009. In 90 days time, Chief Grogan hired, equipped and pre-
pared 40 sworn officers and 8 civilians to protect and serve the citizens of Dunwoody. The DPD is a “best in class” police
department with strong leadership and the finest law enforcement officers in the State of Georgia. The DPD, in 5 months of
service, produced a dramatic and much appreciated impact on public safety in Dunwoody.

One of the largest challenges the City faced in FY 2009 was the identification, selection and eventual build out of City Hall.
The 25,000 square foot requirements included space for administrative staff, a Council Chamber/Court room and a police
headquarters. The time frame was short, the inventory varied and the financial resources were limited. With a team of profes-
sionals, the City found a temporary home for City Hall in the Perimeter Center area (41 Perimeter Center East), negotiated an
economical lease agreement, built out the entire space requirement and moved in the Police Department on March 23 and the
rest of City Hall on May 11. The space has done an excellent job of satisfying our short-term requirements. The Municipal
Court was organized in FY 2009. There are three Judges appointed by the Mayor and Council. The Court occupied temporary
quarters starting in February, 2009 until the Council Chamber/Courtroom was completed at our permanent home in May,
2009. Court meets twice a week and the operation runs smoothly, processing approximately 800 citations per month and coor-
dinating the probation function of the Court.

The City’s comprehensive plan, a state mandated planning effort is underway and is slated for completion at the end of this
fiscal year. This process involved hundreds of citizens, and the final product will serve as the long-range road map for the City
of Dunwoody over the next 20 years.

The Community Development Department processed over 1,100 building permits and provides staff support to 9 citizen
boards with 65 community volunteers. These boards have been meeting throughout FY 2009, serving our community with
distinction.

Public Works spent a significant portion of FY 2009 analyzing road conditions and prioritizing transportation improvements.
This work will culminate in a transportation master plan to provide the “road map” for funding public infrastructure improve-
ments for the future. The City of Dunwoody spent considerable funds in FY 2009 filling potholes, repairing sidewalks, main-
taining signals and completing other public works projects. The most substantial project the City worked on this year was the
transportation improvements on Womack Road to accommodate the new Dunwoody Elementary School. In addition to turn
lanes and striping, the Public Works Department will install radar display devices in all of our school zones to curb speeding
in areas where pedestrians and children are present. The City has already started the process of analyzing our major roadways
by utilizing a specialized laser truck to scan pavement conditions and to provide the City with the data necessary to prioritize
road projects on a “worst-first” basis.

During the Spring of this year, the City created a Storm Water Utility (SWU). The SWU charges a fee to all property owners
to finance repairs and maintenance to the storm water system in Dunwoody. The fee charged equals the fee paid the previous
year to DeKalb County. The SWU is an enterprise fund, and the revenue generated from this utility stays within the accounts
of the Utility. It is self-sustaining, and no General Fund dollars are used for this purpose.

On behalf of your city council and all of your City of Dunwoody staff, enjoy the upcoming holidays!
Looking forward, fiscal Year 2010 will be an exciting year for the City of Dunwoody.
 Your Community
Continued from page 1.
According to the American
Community Garden
Association, community
gardens:
• Improve the quality of life
for people in the garden
• Reduce crime
• Stimulate social interaction
• Encourage self-reliance
• Beautify neighborhoods
• Produce Nutritious food
• Reduce family food budgets
Picture courtesy of Patti Baker
• Conserve resources
• Create opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy,
and education
• Provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community
development
• Preserve green space
• Create income opportunities and economic
development
• Reduce city heat from streets and parking lots
• Provide opportunities for intergenerational and
cross-cultural connections
The establishment of this community garden fulfills the
Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Community Cer-
tification measure #35, for which the City of Dunwoody
will be awarded 5 points towards the 175 points needed
for bronze level certification. To find out more about
the City’s pursuit of this certification, please visit the
Sustainability Commission’s web site at www.dunwood-
ysustainability.ning.com.
Dunwoody’s Law Enforcement of the Future
Is your child interested in a future in law enforcement? Do
they dream of representing the “thin blue line,” protecting
the rights of people in their community?
Now the youth of the Dunwoody community have the
unique opportunity to join the Dunwoody Police Explor-
ers program. The program is a work-site based, hands-on,
program for both young women and men who are driven to
learn more about careers in the field of law enforcement.
The Explorer Program focuses on five areas crucial not
only to law enforcement but also to careers in any field. The
program emphasizes leadership, strong character, citizenship,
self-confidence, and life skills.
The Future of Dunwoody Examines the Past
Dunwoody is a city steeped in history with
homes built in the late 1800’s, century old
cemeteries, and remnants of a long forgot-
ten railroad system. Everyday thousands of
Dunwoody residents and commuters drive
by these historic locations with no more
than a glance. However, one young and
driven Dunwoody resident, Carol Anne
Spangler, did take a second look and took
it upon herself to create the City of Dun-
woody’s first Historic Driving Tour.
Ms. Spangler, a high school junior and member of Girl Scout
Troop #21429, created the historic driving tour as her project
for the coveted Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the
highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, equal to that of Eagle
Scout, and is earned by only a small number of Girl Scouts. The
Gold Award was awarded to only 5% of eligible 10-12 grade Girl
Scouts in 2008.
Ms. Spangler became inspired to undertake the historic tour while
Dunwoody was going through the process of becoming a City in
December of 2008. “I have lived in Dunwoody all my life,” said
Ms. Spangler, “and I knew there was lots of history I had never
learned about. We are encouraged to research our hometown and
this was the perfect opportunity.”
After 3 months of research and documentation, the tour was the
completed featuring 18 different historic Dunwoody locations,
their history and what it is used for present day. Ms. Spangler’s
Historic Dunwoody Driving Tour is available at the Dunwoody
Chamber of Commerce, the Dunwoody Nature Center, online
through the Dunwoody Preservation Trust at www.dunwood-
ypreservationtrust.org and the City of Dunwoody at www.dun-
woodyga.gov.
The start of this program would not have been possible with-
out the generous donations from the Rotary Club of Dun-
woody and from the local Wal-Mart. Because of their dedica-
tion to the Explorer Program and the youth of Dunwoody
the Dunwoody Explorer Post #702 was able to provide
uniforms, equipment, and cover registration cost for Learning
for Life and the Law Enforcement Explorer Association of
Georgia for the members.
Qualifications for the Dunwoody Police Explorer Program
include:
• Are between the ages of 14 to 21
• Students have completed the 8th grade.
• Complete an application
• Complete a thorough background check
• Possess and maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Pass an oral interview
If you are interested and would like more information about
the Dunwoody Police Explorer program please contact Offi-
cer W. Furman at 678-382-6913 or by e-mail
William.furman@dunwoodyga.gov.
 Spotlight Event

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Photo courtesy of The Crier.
Light up Dunwoody
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Don’t miss out on a Dunwoody tradition bringing in the
holiday season! Join your friends and family at the Annual
Light Up Dunwoody event.
Enjoy holiday refreshments, take your picture with Santa
and his elves and enjoy performances from the Dunwoody
Elementary and Vanderlin Elementary Choruses. There
will also be a special performances by Dunwoody’s own
Stage Door Players! The event this year will be held at the
Shoppes of Dunwoody off Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
The event is free and open to all ages. Over 2000 people
attended last year and this year promises
to be bigger and better. Following the
lighting everyone is invited to the Dun-
woody Nature Center for cocoa, carols,
and candles.
For details on the event and
volunteer opportunities, please contact
Sharon Collins at: 770-394-1415 or
rlsmcollins@comcast.net.

Upcoming Events
October 17, 2009 December 4, 2009 - December 20, 2009
Tour de Pink Stage Door Players Present:
G. I. HOLIDAY JUKEBOX
Atlanta’s Bike Ride for Breast Cancer
During WWII, Hollywood stars and
Young Survival Coalition’s starlets made it their duty to entertain
Tour de Pink is Atlanta’s new- “the boys.” G. I. HOLIDAY JUKE-
est charity bike event. The 2009 BOX takes four Hollywood stars to
inaugural ride is more than an the “front” for a holiday reunion. It’s
event for cyclists; it’s a chance to Christmas-time, the world is at war, but
honor survivors, raise awareness in the community and support for a brief time, at peace as our four singing stars
important local programs for young women with breast cancer. deliver some of the best music of
the 1940’s, framed by a collection
The first-ever Atlanta Tour de Pink promises something for of holiday and Christmas music,
everyone, from short family rides to survivor loop cycle routes ranging from the classic to corny
from 1 to 100 miles. Following the ride, participants and to silly and sentimental!
spectators will have a chance to mingle and explore our expo
area, showcasing local services, vendors, food, entertainment To purchase tickets, call the box
and family fun. Visit www.youngsurvival.org/Atlanta for more office (770) 396-1726 or visit
information and to register. www.stagedoorplayers.net for
more information.